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WG05 BWL

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,924 mi
Last recorded140,924 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG05 BWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 140,924 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 140,917 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure (not clipped into strut)

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 135,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 135,945 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 May 2023 123,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 120,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 120,279 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 112,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 106,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 102,054 miles

O/s/f top anti roll bar dust gaiter split

Rear brake disc surfaces worn

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2018 99,136 miles

Front bumper scuffed

various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,898 miles

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

front tyres and n/s/r tyre 4 mm. N/s/r tyre 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Pass 19 Apr 2016 93,608 miles

Front bumper damaged

Front tyres worn to 5 mm, o/s/r 4 mm, n/s/r 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

Tax disc and sticker removed from the wiper swept area prior to the Mot test

Under body and suspension components dry/corroded

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2015 91,222 miles

all the brake discs are corroded and the n/s/f is squicking slightly

both front struts are damp

both headlamp aims are staring to deteriorate

the auxiliary drive belt is squealing

the front tyres are under pressure

the rear bumper and wheel rims are slightly damaged

the rear suspension foam bump stops are breaking up

there are small stonechips in the windscreen

there is various underbody and component corrosion

Pass 22 Apr 2014 88,336 miles

all the brakes disc surfaces worn/corroded.

bumpers and alloy wheels scuffed.

light scratches and small stone chips in the windscreen.

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,574 miles

bumpers and alloy wheels scuffed.

underbody and suspension components dry/corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 77,540 miles

all tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

n/s/r paint work poor.

Pass 19 Apr 2011 67,177 miles

n/s/f alloy wheel scuffed.

o/s headlamp slightly low (Headlamp adjuster broken).

slight lip in rear brake discs.

two of four rear side lights not working.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 55,283 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

Fail 23 Apr 2010 55,283 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre worn to 2 mm,o/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,455 miles

front brake discs slightly worn.

o/s headlamp slightly low,but in range.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 30,666 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre.

very slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar link.

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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WG05 BWL is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG05 BWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WG05 BWL is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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